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News of PR Firms

Thu., Nov. 16, 2017

By Steve Barnes

Tai WingfieldWeber Shandwick hires Wingfield of Center for Talent Innovation to lead newly formed diversity, equity, inclusion practice…. O’Hara Project offers year of free PR to non-profit…. Burson-Marsteller makes move in Ethiopia.

Standing Out in a Noisy Space

Thu., Nov. 16, 2017

By Elizabeth Edwards

Elizabeth EdwardsHow technology marketers can use psychology to ensure their messages break through the deluge of media that consumers receive on a daily basis.

Dods Acquires 30% Stake in Social360

Thu., Nov. 16, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

Social 360 logoDods Group is shelling out $2.2M for a 30 percent stake in Social360, social media monitoring and intelligence outfit with offices in London and New York.

Content Marketing Commonplace Among Asset Management Firms

Thu., Nov. 16, 2017

By Jon Gingerich

smallThe use of content marketing is now nearly ubiquitous among the world’s largest asset managers, with most publishing new content on at least a weekly basis and across multiple channels, according to a recent report by BackBay Communications.

People on the Move

Thu., Nov. 16, 2017

By Steve Barnes

Kristin BleierMcGrath/Power adds Bleier for bizdev, Hamilton for people... Wedbush Securities ups Svider... Safe-T names Shafiki chief marketing officer.

Muckleshoot Casino Rolls PR Dice on RFP

Wed., Nov. 15, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

muckleshoot casino The Muckleshoot Casino, which is about 30 miles southeast of Seattle, is looking for a PR firm to broaden its position as a 'leading destination for fun, tourism and gaming.'

Ex-US Senator Works for Mexico on NAFTA

Wed., Nov. 15, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

Kit Bond head shotFormer Missouri Republican Senator Kit Bond represents Mexico as it renegotiates the North American Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. and Canada.

Commentary

Trump Brand is a Loser

Wed., Nov. 15, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

Trump hatFor the sake of the reeling Trump Organization, Donald Trump’s presidency can’t end soon enough. It needs the boss back in the corporate saddle.

3M Taps HR Chief for Top PR Spot

Wed., Nov. 15, 2017

By Steve Barnes

Kristen Ludgate3M has appointed Kristen Ludgate, VP-global human resources business operations, to the top PR post effective Jan. 1, taking over for Kimberly Price who is retiring March 1.

Communicating in Turbulent Times

Wed., Nov. 15, 2017

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Peter ProdromouIn a world transformed by technology, leaders in the tech industry has been entrusted with a major responsibility to demonstrate an awareness of the impact their products and services have on individuals and communities in the information era.

Accounts in Transit

Wed., Nov. 15, 2017

By Steve Barnes

William Mills AgencyWilliams Mills Agency lands Strategic Resource Management....EVINS takes slug of caffeinated sparkling water....Carolyn Izzo checks into Mexican resorts....Wander PR winds up at Reef 28.

Museum Calls on PR Pitches

Tue., Nov. 14, 2017

By Jon Gingerich

Children's Museum of ManhattanThe Children’s Museum of Manhattan has issued a request for proposals for a PR agency that can plan, coordinate and implement media outreach services in a bid to increase visibility for the museum and its exhibits, programs, events and activities. (Note: O'Dwyer's has been contacted by the museum and told it is not accepting unsolicited proposals)

Russia's Propaganda Unit Files as Foreign Agent

Tue., Nov. 14, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

RTRussia's RT global television network, which was fingered by US intelligence agencies for seeking to influence American politics, registered Nov. 10 with the Justice Dept. as a foreign agent.

Big Gap Between Employer Brand, Employee Experience

Tue., Nov. 14, 2017

By Kevin McCauley

The Employer Brand Credibility Gap - KRC Research for Weber Shandwick.Only 19 percent of employees see a strong match between how their company presents itself and the reality of the day-by-day working world, according to a survey conducted by KRC Research for sister firm Weber Shandwick.

People on the Move

Tue., Nov. 14, 2017

By Steve Barnes

Jeff BurnettW2O adds Burnett, Duncan and Hemann in Chicago... Richard Attlas & Assocs. hires IOC vet and former aide to House Speaker Ryan... CRD taps TB Alliance's ex-external affairs chief.